Only five ounces separated the warring British rivals with Chisora scaling lighter at 17st 8lbs 3oz and looking in the best condition of his career, while Whyte, was almost a stone under the total for his previous outing against Joseph Parker in July.

After a lengthy stare down the London rivals exchanged words with Whyte doing most of the talking, while Chisora stood in boxer shorts saying "DILLIAN SUCK MY.."

Whyte views Chisora as a "madman" but is ready continue grinding his way to the heavyweight summit by dispatching the Harare-born 32-year-old.

A ferocious first meeting two years ago ended with Whyte snatching a disputed split decision and until Friday the build-up to their second clash lacked the previous fireworks that saw Chisora hurl a table at his opponent during a press conference.